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Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN-04), Ranking Member of the Defense Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Appropriations Committee's markup of the fiscal year 2025 Defense bill:
Thank you, Chairman Cole, Ranking Member DeLauro, and Chairman Calvert.
I want to begin by recognizing the work of the staff: Jennifer Chartrand, Jason Gray and Farouk Ophaso on the minority side; Ben Peterson and my Defense Fellow Patrick Carr in my personal office.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today on her participation in the bipartisan delegation to Normandy in remembrance of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
“It is a privilege to travel to Normandy to celebrate and honor the surviving heroes of D-Day and remember the great sacrifices made by the United States and Allied troops who fought and died at the Battle of Normandy on June 6, 1944.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement today ahead of Monday's observance of Memorial Day:
Ms. McCollum: Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 4763, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act.
Ms. McCollum: Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to Republicans using Police Week to push divisive legislation in the House that takes away local control from communities, weakens gun safety laws, and dehumanizes immigrants.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 1213, A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers.
I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 8369, the Israel Security Assistance Support Act.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 7109, the Equal Representation Act.
Mr. Speaker, the Assistance to Fire Grants (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants provide essential resources to fire departments around the country. Since their authorization in 2000, these grant programs have provided more than $15 billion in funding nationwide to community fire departments, ensuring that they are prepared for whatever challenges they might face.
Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to an exemplary staff member of the House Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Walter Hearne, as he retires from Federal Government service this year.